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Standing frame therapy, sometimes called verticalization therapy, is a rehabilitation approach that helps individuals who have difficulty standing on their own get into an upright position with the support of specialized equipment. This therapy is widely used for elderly individuals recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or other conditions that affect lower limb mobility. But what products are actually available to support this kind of therapy? Let's walk through the main categories.
The most basic option is a static standing frame or tilt table. These devices allow a patient to be gradually raised from a lying to a standing position while securely strapped in. They are especially useful in the early stages of rehabilitation when the patient has very limited muscle control. The key benefit is that they help the body re-adapt to being upright, which improves circulation, bone density, and joint flexibility.
In many cases, an electric nursing bed can serve a similar function. Modern electric nursing beds, such as the Electric Multifunction Rotating Nursing Bed available at Mona Care, offer adjustable backrest and leg rest angles, as well as tilt and rotation functions. While not a standing frame per se, these beds help transition patients from fully lying down to a more upright seated position, which is often the first step before standing therapy begins.
For patients who are ready for more active rehabilitation, lower limb rehabilitation exoskeletons represent a significant advancement in standing frame therapy. Unlike static frames, exoskeletons are wearable robotic devices that support the legs and guide them through natural walking motions. This allows patients to practice standing and walking with proper gait patterns — which is exactly what robotic gait training aims to achieve.
The Bear Adult is built for adults with lower limb motor dysfunction caused by stroke. It uses biomechanical modeling to simulate a natural human gait and delivers up to 50Nm of torque for comprehensive lower limb training. The device supports repetitive high-frequency walking training to improve walking ability and correct abnormal gait patterns. It is IEC 60601 certified for safety and reliability and is suitable for use in rehabilitation departments, neurology units, neurosurgery departments, and intensive care units.
The Rabbit Kid is a pediatric version designed for children with lower limb motor function disorders. It features a safe and comfortable human-machine interaction design with multiple training modes to enhance active motor skills. This model has been used in several Hong Kong institutions, including the Hong Kong Christian Service's Pui Yi School, the Hong Kong Red Cross' Margaret Trench School, Haven of Hope Sunnyside School, and the Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital. Like the Bear Adult, it is IEC 60601 certified.
The Gait Assist model incorporates multi-sensor fusion technology to recognize movement intentions, providing personalized training parameters and assessment. Its high-power electric control system delivers strong power output for effective walking ability enhancement. Key features include motion intention recognition for active walking, comfortable human-machine interaction, personalized parameter adjustment for precise rehabilitation, and training data export for medical, educational, and research purposes.
Standing frame therapy often requires additional equipment to safely move patients to and from the standing device. The Hug Moving device from Mona Care is a patient transfer and mobility assistance tool that helps caregivers move individuals between beds, chairs, and therapy equipment. This reduces the physical strain on caregivers and lowers the risk of falls during transfers, making the overall therapy process safer and more efficient.
The choice of equipment depends on the patient's condition, the stage of rehabilitation, and the care setting. For home care, a combination of an electric nursing bed and a lower limb exoskeleton may provide a complete solution — the bed for safe positioning and initial upright training, and the exoskeleton for active standing and walking practice. In clinical settings, these devices are typically used under the supervision of professional medical staff in rehabilitation departments or neurology units.
If you have questions about which products are right for your situation, Mona Care's team is available to answer inquiries. You can reach them at inquiry@mona-care.com or visit the walking robot and nursing bed product pages for more details.